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The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. Change Order #8 related to the Lead Line Replacement Project was approved, reflecting a decrease in the contract amount. The I.E.P.A. Loan Disbursement Request #14 for the same project was also approved. A Special Use Permit for a home occupation called Two Lynns' Kitchen was granted. Emmalee Richardson was hired as Deputy Clerk. The renewal of Employee Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield was approved. The IMLRMA renewal for risk management insurance for 2025 was approved. A quote from Firestone for squad car tires was approved. Approval was given to use funds in the New Trees budget line to purchase boulevard trees. Stump removal was approved, and quotes for sidewalk repairs and pouring sidewalk to the Memorial Tree Park bridge and a bench pad were also approved.

The council discussed and approved several items, including Change Order #7 and I.E.P.A. Loan Disbursement Request #13 related to the Lead Line Replacement Project. They also approved Resolution #2025-R4 and an agreement allocating Business District Funds for the purchase of equipment supporting a business district redevelopment project with Moweaqua Foods, as well as Special Use Ordinance #2025-12 granting a special use permit for a vacation rental. Additionally, they approved the appointment of Chad Lamb to the Golf Board and the purchase of 3 rifle optics. An executive session was held regarding employee matters.

The meeting addressed the approval of fiscal year-end bills, reimbursements to the General Fund from various sources like the Telephone Utility Tax Fund and the Memorial Tree Park Fund, and franchise fees from CIPS Major Projects. A general wage increase of 4.5% was approved for all employees, along with specific wage adjustments for patrol officers, the SRO, Golf Course Personnel, and part-time seasonal employees. Additionally, a Community Relations Donation was approved for Moweaqua in Motion, and a quote for flock cameras was approved. The Mayor's Committee Appointments for 2025-2026 were also approved.

The council discussed and approved a Community Relations donation to the Moweaqua Senior Citizens Group for bingo prizes. They approved an ordinance allowing food trucks with a Special Use Permit in the Highway Business District. The council authorized the Mayor to enter into the CMS 2025-2026 Rock Salt Joint Participation agreement. Moweaqua in Motion received approval to host farmers markets in downtown Moweaqua during the summer months. Additionally, the council approved quotes for well rehab, a dump trailer, and a combination sewer cleaner, with funding for the latter coming from CIPS Major Projects.

The council discussed and approved several key items, including a change order and loan disbursement request for the Lead Line Replacement Project. They also approved ordinances related to annual appropriations, a return-to-work policy, video gaming, and the disposal of personal property. Additionally, the council approved an excavation permit for the installation of fiber optic facilities, the purchase of a recognition sign for a local Eagle Scout, and a quote for Veritone Redaction software. They also discussed hosting meals for football players at the Community Center, purchasing Christmas lights for Central Park, and matters related to Executive Session minutes.